abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
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From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
PatriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
PridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
propsnounUS /prɑːps/
proper respect
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
slurverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
spyglassnounUS /ˈspaɪɡlæs/
a small refracting telescope
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
SwainnounUS /sweɪn/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
unpunishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌnɪʃt/
not punished
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
VISITORSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He snapped his fingers at the articles of the Patriots' Association, and still had his cocked hats and his Brussels lace and his spyglass, and his top boots when he rode abroad, like any other Tory buck.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading He vowed that the sober Whig company his father brought there gave him the vapours.
WhigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading But, being the son of one of the main props of the Whigs, Mr. Tom went unpunished for his father's sake.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading VISITORS It was not often that Mr. Thomas Swain honoured Gordon's Pride with his presence.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His intimates were all of the King's side,--of the worst of the King's side, I should say, for I would not be thought to cast any slur on the great number of conscientious men of that party.
